Sometimes you just have to make do. I shot some images for Buff Headwear yesterday… It was sunny and too bright, only a brick wall and no open shade. So I created some just on the models face.

Normally I use a diffuser which is a great piece of gear, but of course I didn’t have one with me. So I used a Softbox on a stand to cast a shadow. And the front of the softbox acted as a reflector to bounce a little fill light back into her face.

No more squinting. Soft gorgeous look.

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Peter,
great photos of a great product sold by a great guy! I have one comment though: since those neck gaiters are supposed to keep you warm, this is what you want to convey in the photos. To me, the photos have a certain frigid feel – skin, eyes, tones in general.
As a marketing guy, I would ask you to create something warm and cosy looking in a cold environment.
Miss you, leaving for Deutschland on Sunday with my son (some business and legal obligations). Feli sends her regards, Yours, Wolf